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Venue: University Campus]
Organizers: Evergreen Production
Partners: Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, Universities & TVET Institutions, Corporate Organizations, NGOs, Development Partners
Background and Rationale
Ghana’s youth constitute over 60% of the population and remain a critical driver of national development. However, many students face challenges such as limited career guidance, inadequate exposure to innovation ecosystems, skills mismatch, and insufficient platforms to showcase talents and ideas.
The Ghana Student Summit & Exhibition (GSS&E) is designed as a national convergence platform that brings together students from secondary schools, technical institutions, colleges, and universities to engage with policymakers, educators, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and development partners.
The summit will combine high-level discussions, skills development sessions, innovation exhibitions, career guidance, and mentorship, aimed at empowering students with practical knowledge, inspiration, and opportunities aligned with Ghana’s development agenda and global competitiveness.
Goal of the Summit
To empower Ghanaian students with leadership skills, innovation capacity, career readiness, and entrepreneurial mindset through dialogue, exhibitions, and strategic engagement with key stakeholders.
Specific Objectives
To provide students with career guidance and exposure to emerging job markets and industries.
To promote innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship among students.
To create a platform for students to exhibit projects, inventions, and research outcomes.
To foster dialogue between students, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders.
To encourage leadership development, civic responsibility, and national consciousness.
To facilitate networking, mentorship, internships, and scholarship opportunities.
Target Participants
Senior High School Students
Tertiary & TVET Students
Student Leaders & Associations
Educators and School Administrators
Government Institutions (Education, Youth & Employment)
Corporate Organizations & Startups
NGOs and Development Partners
Career Coaches and Mentors
Expected Attendance: 1,000 – 2,000 participants
Key Components of the Summit
Opening Ceremony
Welcome address
Keynote speech by a national/international thought leader
Remarks from Ministry of Education and partners
Plenary Sessions
Future of Education and Skills in Ghana
Youth Leadership and Nation Building
Innovation, Technology & Digital Transformation
Entrepreneurship and Job Creation
Breakout Sessions / Workshops
Career Development & Employability Skills
Startup & Business Ideation
Financial Literacy & Personal Development
STEM, AI, and Emerging Technologies
Climate Action and Sustainable Development
Student Exhibition
Display of student projects, innovations, artworks, research, and startups
Corporate and institutional booths
Innovation challenge and awards
Career & Opportunity Fair
Internship and scholarship opportunities
University and professional program showcases
Corporate recruitment and mentorship desks
Leadership & Awards Night
Recognition of outstanding students and institutions
Innovation and leadership awards
Expected Outcomes
Enhanced career awareness and readiness among students
Increased student innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives
Stronger collaboration between education, industry, and policy actors
Identification and support of high-potential student talents
Creation of a national student network for leadership and development
Beneficiaries
Students (skills, exposure, opportunities)
Educational institutions (visibility and partnerships)
Corporate organizations (talent pipeline and brand exposure)
Government and society (empowered youth and workforce development)
Sustainability and Impact
The Ghana Student Summit & Exhibition will be positioned as an annual flagship event, with:
Post-summit mentorship programs
Innovation incubation support
Digital community platforms for continuous engagement
Strategic partnerships for long-term impact
Conclusion
The Ghana Student Summit & Exhibition is a strategic investment in the future of Ghana. By empowering students with skills, inspiration, and opportunities, the summit will contribute significantly to national development, innovation, and youth leadership.
We invite all stakeholders to partner with us to make this initiative impactful and sustainable.